by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Lowell ranks in comparison to other schools with civil eng programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Lowell was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for civil eng list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Lowell handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in civil engineering. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in civil eng from UMass Lowell. This makes it the #35 most popular school for civil eng master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in civil eng in 2022, making the school the #110 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of civil eng students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell is $65,103. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $69,566 for all civil eng students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell, civil eng students borrow a median amount of $23,564 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all civil eng bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,083.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMass Lowell was $1,445 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $660 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,370 | $1,370 |
Learn more about UMass Lowell tuition and fees.
Of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in civil eng from UMass Lowell in 2022, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a bachelor's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMass Lowell does not offer an online option for its civil eng bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMass Lowell Online Learning page.
Civil Eng majors graduating with a master's degree from UMass Lowell make a median salary of $79,847 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $79,898.
For the most recent academic year available, 74% of civil eng master's degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Lowell with a master's in civil eng.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the civil eng majors at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 219 |
| Electrical Engineering | 165 |
| Computer Engineering | 120 |
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 106 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 85 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.